Celebrating Martha Henderson, the "Most Powerful Banker in Hollywood”
City National Bank
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Martha Henderson , the vice chairman of Entertainment Banking at City National Bank, has decided to retire after 40 years of dedicated service to the entertainment industry. Martha has been an integral part of City National’s success and growth, and we are immensely grateful for her leadership, vision and passion.
Martha joined City National in 1983 from Wells Fargo, where she launched her career in its private banking unit serving the entertainment industry. Martha was made head of the business in 1989, eventually leading the strategic expansion of City National’s Entertainment Banking to New York, Atlanta, Nashville and Miami, opening new offices and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the country
Her dedication to serving clients laid the foundation for City National’s powerhouse Entertainment Banking division that has become a trusted source of financial expertise to the film industry, more than half of all Broadway shows, Nashville’s Music Row and some of the biggest names in sports and Latin entertainment.
Martha’s decades of accomplishments have earned her a reputation as one of the most powerful executives in the entertainment industry, with spots on power lists ranging from Variety to Billboard . In 2021, American Banker crowned her “the most powerful banker in Hollywood.”
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But beyond her impressive achievements and accolades, Martha is also a remarkable person. Using her keen sense of humor, warm personality and genuine care for others, Martha has been an incredible mentor, a friend and a role model to many of us at City National and beyond.
We’re also proud of Martha’s unwavering dedication to her community. She’s been a generous supporter of various causes and organizations such as the Friends of the Saban Community Clinic, the Geffen Playhouse , Project Angel Food and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles .
As Martha prepares to embark on a new chapter of life, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude and admiration for her. We’ll miss her presence as an invaluable leader, a trusted partner and a dear friend. We wish her all the best in retirement.
Martha, thank you for everything you have done for City National and for the entertainment industry.
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Regional Vice President at OneAmerica Financial Partners Inc.
10 个月Congratulations Martha! Enjoy your well deserved retirement!
Chief Information Security Officer at Cathay Bank|Governing Body Member|Advisory Board Member
10 个月Congratulations, Martha, on an incredible career and a well deserved retirement. All the very best for this new chapter in your own blockbuster.